FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Farmington Municipal Schools is a mid-sized urban district in San Juan County, New Mexico, serving 11,068 students across 20 schools with a teaching force of 728 educators. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.5% from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

Academically, the district's performance presents mixed results relative to state benchmarks. The graduation rate of 85.6% exceeds the state average of 79.3%, indicating stronger secondary completion outcomes. However, proficiency rates in core subjects fall below state averages: mathematics proficiency stands at 23.0% compared to the state average of 25.3%, while reading proficiency of 39.9% trails the state average of 46.3%.

The student population reflects significant socioeconomic and demographic diversity. Approximately 45.9% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 12.9% are English learners, and 16.1% receive special education services. The racial composition includes 50.0% Black, 29.4% Hispanic, 26.5% White, and 50.0% Asian students, indicating data reporting categories may overlap.

Financial operations show a total budget of $128.8 million with per-pupil spending of $6,250, below the state average of $7,968. Revenue distribution relies heavily on state funding at 75.7%, with federal sources contributing 12.3% and local revenue 12.0%. This funding structure reflects typical patterns for New Mexico districts and suggests limited local revenue capacity.